Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance SupervisorBrent – Northwest London

Full Time Permanent

Salary up to £43,710 per annum, plus, company van and fuel card

42.5 hours per week (8-5 Monday - Friday)

We’re currently seeking a skilled and experienced

Maintenance Supervisor

to lead our team as part of an exciting new social housing contract in Brent. This is a dynamic, field-based leadership role where you’ll oversee the delivery of reactive repairs and planned maintenance across occupied properties. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role with a strong pipeline of work and a growing presence in the area. You’ll play a key part in ensuring homes are safe, compliant, and ready for residents, making a real impact in the community.

Duties

Supervise day-to-day delivery of planned and reactive maintenance works across occupied properties

Ensure all works are completed safely, efficiently, and to required quality standards

Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, resolve issues, and ensure resident satisfaction

Allocate resources and operatives effectively to meet service targets and contractual obligations

Manage work schedules and priorities to minimise disruption to residents

Ensure full compliance with Health and Safety regulations, COSHH, and company procedures

Carry out quality inspections and ensure corrective actions are implemented where necessary

Lead and support a team of operatives, providing guidance, coaching, and performance management

Identify training needs and coordinate development opportunities for team members

Enforce HR policies including attendance, conduct, and grievance procedures

Monitor and maintain company assets including vehicles, tools, PPE, and van stock

Oversee material usage and procurement to ensure cost-effective operations

Use system reports to track performance, resource deployment, and asset condition

Act as a key point of contact for residents, ensuring professional communication and issue resolution

Liaise with client representatives, subcontractors, and suppliers to coordinate service delivery

Support contract mobilisation, compliance audits, and service improvement initiatives

Assist with budget control, forecasting, and identifying operational efficiencies

Provide cover for other supervisors during absence or peak periods

Attend toolbox talks, training sessions, and formal company meetings

Ensure all activities reflect company values and maintain a professional image at all times

Role Criteria

Previous experience in a Maintenance Supervisor or similar supervisory role within housing or property maintenance

Proven track record of managing, monitoring, recording, and reporting Health and Safety and compliance activities

Experience delivering planned and reactive maintenance in occupied properties

City and Guilds or equivalent in a relevant trade discipline

Full, valid UK driving licence

Strong understanding of Health and Safety regulations, including COSHH

Working knowledge of Schedule of Rates

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Effective people management with the ability to lead, mentor, and develop teams

Strong customer focus and commitment to service excellence

Problem-solving mindset with a results-driven approach

Strong planning and organisational abilities

Decisive decision-making under pressure

Ability to negotiate and influence across teams and stakeholders

IT literate with confident oral and written communication skills

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!

Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.

Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more.

Family friendly policies

Company Van, Fuel Card, and Uniform

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity and Security checks before commencement of employment.

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:

Laura Bourne (laura.bourne@mearsgroup.co.uk)

If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.

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